Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rupestre
ID:
419660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Davidov) I.K.Ferguson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 64: 230 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418992

Common Names

  • Rock Mullein
  • Rock Verbascum
  • Rock Verbascum

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Description

Verbascum rupestre (also called Rock Mullein, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the family Scrophulariaceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia and is found in dry, sunny, rocky areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum rupestre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum rupestre has yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum rupestre can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. It is best to keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Verbascum rupestre

Verbascum rupestre is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Verbascum rupestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum rupestre?

Verbascum rupestre

What is the common name of Verbascum rupestre?

Rocky Mullein

What is the growth habit of Verbascum rupestre?

It is an evergreen perennial that grows in a clump up to 2 feet tall and wide.

Species in the Verbascum genus

Verbascum obtusifoliiforme, Verbascum pinnatisectum, Verbascum sinuatum, Verbascum sivasicum, Verbascum speciosiforme, Verbascum smyrnaeum, Verbascum songaricum, Verbascum sorgerae, Verbascum shiqricum, Verbascum skamneliense, Verbascum sibyllinum, Verbascum siculum, Verbascum silifkense, Verbascum silvanense, Verbascum simonianum, Verbascum sinuatifolium, Verbascum simplex, Verbascum sinaiticum, Verbascum simavicum, Verbascum steniense, Verbascum stenocarpum, Verbascum stenostachyum, Verbascum stepporum, Verbascum spathulisepalum, Verbascum stachydiforme, Verbascum straussii, Verbascum strictum, Verbascum rubiginosum, Verbascum sterile, Verbascum speciosum, Verbascum sphenandroides, Verbascum stelurum, Verbascum splendidum, Verbascum spodiotrichum, Verbascum stachydifolium, Verbascum spinosum, Verbascum scabridum, Verbascum salviifolium, Verbascum samium, Verbascum samniticum, Verbascum sarikamischense, Verbascum schaklavense, Verbascum salmoneum, Verbascum scamandri, Verbascum scaposum, Verbascum siatistense, Verbascum ruscinonense, Verbascum maurum, Verbascum rubricaule, Verbascum rumiciforme,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Bozimir Davidov (1870-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidov' in the authors string.
Ian Keith Ferguson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.K.Ferguson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811417-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].